Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This creamy Tuscan garlic chicken with pasta is loaded with flavor thanks to Italian seasoning, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

12 ounces penne pasta
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
3 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste, divided
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
2 Season chicken breasts with 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, making sure both sides are coated.
3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate and cut into strips or chunks.
4 Add cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, remaining garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Whisk over medium heat until it begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes; simmer until spinach wilts and sauce reaches desired consistency, about 3 minutes more. Add chicken back to the skillet and cook until heated through.
5 Serve over pasta.